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Thursday, 14 December 2023 04:43

African countries stand firm on fossil fuels

The African Group of Negotiators is calling for an outcome that allows Africa to exploit its fossil fuels including coal, oil and gas to eradicate poverty while also funding renewable energy projects. This comes amid demands to end fossil fuels from climate change activists and other leaders around the world. Even the Global Stocktake text, a fundamental component of the Paris Agreement of 2015 used to monitor its implementation and evaluate the collective progress, released on Monday was heavily criticised for not containing a clear language on the phasing out of fossil fuels. Speaking at a press conference on the…

Sunday, 10 December 2023 04:19

What pigs and squirrels can teach us about managing pain

Over the past several decades, there have been many supporting studies of the health-promoting effects of an optimistic personality. Much research has been done on the connection between a high level of optimism and good health, described well in clinical psychologists Burel R. Goodin and Hailey W. Bulls' 2014 research paper, appropriately titled, “Optimism and the Experience of Pain: Benefits of Seeing the Glass as Half Full.” The authors state that optimism “is linked to both enhanced physiological recovery and psychosocial adjustment to coronary artery bypass surgery, bone marrow transplant, postpartum depression, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, lung cancer, breast…

Saturday, 09 December 2023 04:40

‘You can’t pay me enough to do it": Older adults are revealing things they no longer have the patience or energy for

As we get older, it makes sense that our tolerance for certain things will change, so we asked the BuzzFeed Community, "What are you simply getting too old for?" And people had a lot of thoughts on the matter. Here's what they had to say: 1. "Theme parks. I've loved theme parks since I was a kid, especially roller coasters — the higher, faster, crazier, the better! I used to have no issues waiting in line for my favorite ride or going on a ride multiple times. Now, however, the combo of the crowds, the heat, the ridiculously long lines,…

Friday, 08 December 2023 04:25

3 things Taylor Swift just said as 'Person of the Year' that every leader should learn

On Wednesday, Time Magazine named Taylor Swift its Person of the Year, because, well, of course, she was. It's hard to think of anyone having a better year--or anyone who played a bigger role in influencing culture than Swift did this year. There's the record-setting tour, the re-releasing of her most popular album ever--the new version of which set its own records--the concert movie, and the new boyfriend. That last one, to be clear, is less about her romantic life and more about Swift's complete dominance in terms of cultural influence. Her mere presence at NFL games, where she watches…

Sunday, 03 December 2023 04:40

If you want to be truly respected in life, say goodbye to these 8 behaviors

We all crave respect. It’s a universal desire, isn’t it? But how often do we feel truly respected in our day-to-day lives? You put in the effort, act kindly, work hard, and what do you get in return? Sometimes, it feels like nothing. It can seem like the respect you so desire is always out of reach, like you’re always trying to catch up with it. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. Many of us feel this way. We feel as though our actions aren’t valued or respected. But here’s the kicker… maybe it’s not about others not…

Saturday, 02 December 2023 04:55

3 things people with high emotional intelligence do that make them better at small talk than most

Emotional quotient, or EQ, is the ability to perceive, manage, control or communicate emotions. People with a high EQ often enjoy better interactions not only with friends and family, but strangers, as well, says Matt Abrahams, a Stanford University lecturer in organizational behavior. Abrahams specializes in interpersonal communication. "A lot of small talk is about empathy and being able to connect with the other person, and people with high EQ are able to do that better," he says. Here are three things people with a high EQ do that make them better at small talk. 1. They validate the other…

Friday, 01 December 2023 04:42

People who had rich roommates are sharing the widely out-of-touch things they said or did

Recently, I asked the BuzzFeed Community, "If you ever lived with a rich roommate, what's the most out-of-touch thing they ever said or did?" Here are 15 of their top answers: 1. "They asked me what it was I did every day that took me out of the house… I was going to work." —gracemcgill 2. "One of my roommates was a nice enough person, but she didn't really have a grasp on the difference in finances between her and the rest of us. She didn't clean up after herself because she thought that housekeeping would do that, and one…

Thursday, 30 November 2023 04:25

Americans glimpse Jimmy Carter’s frailty and his resolve

His face was pale and gaunt, his legs were wrapped in a blanket, and his eyes never seemed to make contact with the family members huddled around him. But on Tuesday, Jimmy Carter was there, in the front row of a church in Atlanta, just a few feet from the coffin holding Rosalynn Carter, his wife of 77 years. Carter, 99, was some 164 miles from his home in Plains, Georgia, where he had been in hospice care since February. He was brought into the church in a wheelchair, as the crowd of mourners at the memorial service looked on,…

Wednesday, 29 November 2023 04:44

Young Americans are losing faith in democracy

There is a quiet revolution going on among the younger generation in this country, marked by a dramatic erosion of support for America’s constitutional democracy. The younger generation has good reason to be disillusioned with democracy. People in their 20s and 30s have grown up in an era marked by one crisis after another, including the attacks on 9/11, the global financial crisis of 2008, escalating climate disasters, growing economic inequality, and the Covid pandemic. American government also has seemed paralyzed and/or unwilling to do the things necessary to respond to the everyday problems of ordinary Americans. While older Americans…

Sunday, 26 November 2023 04:44

There are 2 tricks people with high emotional intelligence use to be more persuasive, expert says

Whether it’s asking a neighbor for a favor or re-directing a colleague on a team project, being persuasive in your professional or personal life is a helpful skill. People with high emotional intelligence, or EQ, are generally better at convincing others to see things their way, says Matt Abrahams, a Stanford University lecturer in organizational behavior and author of ″Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot.″ Here are two things they do better than most people, according to Abrahams. 1. They remove ‘restraining forces’ When someone is deciding whether or not to make…

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Friday, 24 November 2023 04:43

Study for exams: 10 most effective ways to ace tough tests

Let’s talk about the necessary evil in our academic lives — exams. Exams have been around forever, dating back to the time of ancient Chinese imperial examinations. Fast forward to now, and we still have to study for exams. And we get it — exams suck. Don’t worry, though. We’ve been through these before and survived. We’ve got you covered with some effective yet easy ways to study for exams, all of which are tried and tested by the writers of Study International. But before we get into it, let’s take a look at the backstory of how exams came…

Thursday, 23 November 2023 05:05

I study people with high emotional intelligence for a living—8 things they never ever do when talking to others

The most emotionally intelligent people have the rare ability to acknowledge not just their own emotions, but also the emotions of others. They use this information to engage the people around them and bring everyone together. As the author of “Emotional Intelligence Game Changers: 101 Ways to Win at Life & Work,” I’ve spent 20 years studying the habits of emotionally intelligent people. To grow and develop meaningful relationships, you have to communicate and read body language effectively. Here are eight things people with high emotional intelligence never do when talking to others: 1. They don’t focus just on themselves.…

Tuesday, 21 November 2023 04:30

The No. 1 most ‘overlooked’ skill kids with high emotional intelligence all have, say parenting experts

Over the years of educating parents, teachers and caregivers about early childhood development, we've received many questions about how to raiseemotionally intelligent kids. Kids with high emotional intelligence have the tools they need to navigate their feelings and relationships in a healthy and secure way. Key components include self-awareness, self-regulation and motivation. But surprisingly, the most overlooked one is empathy. Parents of the most emotionally intelligent children lead by example — and teach their kids four empathy skills at a young age: 1. How to take on different perspectives Perspective taking does not mean having the same experience as someone…

Sunday, 19 November 2023 04:53

Spontaneous laughter linked to significant health benefits

Researchers have discovered that laughter may indeed be the best medicine after all. A new study published in PLOS One has found that spontaneous laughter can significantly reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, leading to positive effects for overall health. When human bodies respond to stress, whether it’s physical (e.g. disease) or psychological (e.g. anticipating a threat), a system called the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is activated. The stress hormone, known as cortisol, is released as part of this. Some studies suggest that spontaneous laughter can reduce levels of cortisol. Genuine laughter is intuitive, with brain pathways specific to laughter…

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